Dumbarnie Links
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About Dumbarnie Links
At first glance Dumbarnie Links may have the appearance of the style of the classic links courses where The Open Championship has been played since 1860. However, the extensive 345-acre site at Dumbarnie is particularly special. Its dual elevations, which are connected by a flowing escarpment, have provided the opportunity to create a number of elevated tees where holes play directly towards panoramic views of the expansive Firth of Forth. A further outstanding feature is that a number of tees and greens are in close proximity to the water. In fact, fourteen of the holes have views of the Bay and the Firth of Forth.
The design incorporates three potentially driveable Par-4s and features several holes that engender ‘risk and reward’. This course is designed to inspire rather than intimidate golfers. Total yardage for the golf course varies from 5,300 to 6,900 yards. However, there is a special set of professional tees positioned such that should an event be held at Dumbarnie sometime in the future, there are 12 extra tees whereby the course can measure up to 7,600 yards.
Our take
A proper test inFife. We know it inside out, and we will tell you straight who it suits.
- Serious golfersYou will relish it. It rewards position over power and punishes the lazy shot. The kind of course that sorts a group out.
- Higher handicapsTake a buggy, play the forward tees, and you will have a fine day. It asks questions, but it is a fair one.
- Societies & groupsA cracking matchplay course, with enough risk and reward to split the field and plenty to argue about over a drink after.
- WalkersA comfortable enough walk if you would rather leave the buggy in the shed.
Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.
The course at a glance
WHERE TO STAY
Places to stay while you play Dumbarnie Links
Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Dumbarnie Links in your golf holiday.
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- The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & SpaFrom
£865pp (≈ €995) (≈ $1,145) (≈ CA$1,625) (≈ AU$1,655) (≈ NZ$2,015) (≈ CHF 925) - Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux, MuirfieldFrom
£985pp (≈ €1,135) (≈ $1,295) (≈ CA$1,845) (≈ AU$1,885) (≈ NZ$2,295) (≈ CHF 1,055) - Scores HotelFrom
£1,230pp (≈ €1,425) (≈ $1,625) (≈ CA$2,315) (≈ AU$2,355) (≈ NZ$2,865) (≈ CHF 1,315)
Where to stay while you play Dumbarnie Links
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The Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa
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Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux, Muirfield
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